Food Truck Fest Tonight

Fundraiser Sept. 18 for Seymour Toddler Battling Cancer

Fore! Seymour Teen Wins Golf Scholarship

Hunter Cripps, son of John and Laura Cripps, of Seymour, was recently awarded a scholarship from The Kennedy Center, based in Norwalk. A total of 17 junior golfers from 12 communities received scholarships at The Kennedy Center's 25th Annual Charity Golf Classic. Selection is based upon academic achievement, school and community leadership and golf proficiency. Martin D. Schwartz, right, President/CEO of The Kennedy Center, presented Seymour High School student Hunter Cripps with a scholarship at Shorehaven Golf Club in Norwalk. / Contributed photo

Visit www.thekennedycenterinc.org for more information.

Jaumann Endorsed by Ansonia/Derby GOP's

Ansonia Aldermanic President Phil Tripp, Republican State Senate candidate George Logan, Mayor David Cassetti, State Representative candidate Joseph Jaumann, Ansonia Republican Town Committee Chairman Irving Reed.

Derby Republican Town Committee Chairman Sam Pollastro, State Senate candidate George Logan, State Representative candidate Nicole Klarides-Ditria, State Rep. Themis Klarides, State Representative candidate Joseph Jaumann, Alderman Anthony Staffieri.
 

Just weeks after qualifying, candidate Joe Jaumann (State Representative 104th District Ansonia/Derby) is wasting no time on the campaign trail.

On Sept. 1, Mr. Jaumann received yet another endorsement; this one coming from Chairman Irving Reed and the Ansonia Republican Town Committee (ARTC).

“This election season it’s difficult to find anyone agreeing on anything,” says Ansonia Republican Vice Chairman Lorie Vacarro. “But there is unanimous agreement that Joseph Jaumann is the right choice for State Representative of Ansonia and Derby.”

Meanwhile just across town on Sept. 7, Joe receives seemingly similar results as Chairman Sam Pollastro and the Derby Republican Town Committee (DRTC) congratulates Joe Jaumann after his endorsement speech.

"The Town Committee’s unanimous endorsement speaks volumes about the current state of our policies and the change in direction/leadership we need to take in restoring economic growth to the Valley and the state,” says Chairman Sam Pollastro.

(This is a press release from DRTC Chairman Sam Pollastro)

Gentile Says "No Way" to Rate Hike

United Illuminating is requesting yet another rate increase.  If approved, your monthly electric bill will increase by about 5% beginning in January 2017.  I say, “No way!”  I am an electric consumer just like you and I am very angry with UI.  Let me explain why. 

 

UI says it needs to boost rates to help offset $92 million spent in 2014 and 2015 to upgrade and strengthen its infrastructure.  The company says these improvements were necessary to ensure that electricity stays on during, and after, powerful storms.  While I understand that UI spent a considerable amount to upgrade and protect its delivery system, why should you and I have to pay for it?  Isn’t that the cost of doing business?

 

This request for increased rates is just plain wrong! The company is seeking a 3 year rate hike beginning in 2017.  In 2018 it will look for another 5% increase and yet another 5% in 2019.  First and foremost, we are already paying too much for electricity.  Connecticut consumers pay among the highest rates in the nation. So, when it’s all said and done you would be paying, on average, about $360 more per year in 2019.  This is outrageous and unacceptable!

 

Furthermore, this increased utility cost will harm our fragile economy.  While the Connecticut economy has certainly been picking up recently, forcing us to pay more for our lights, air conditioning and other electrical needs gives consumers less money to spend on other goods and services, causing additional hardship on our local economy.  It is just one more straw to break the camel’s back.  We are still trying to recover from the Great Recession and higher prices for electricity will hurt working families, forcing them to cut costs elsewhere just to make ends meet. 

 

The Public Utility Regulatory Authority (PURA) must stop this madness. At a time when energy costs are trending downward, it is inconceivable that UI would ask for increased rates.  Although there has been increases in the cost of distribution, it is my belief that the company should be promoting new grid technologies that would not only benefit consumers, but would also be good for the environment.  Instead of a rate increase, UI should be focused on reducing their rates in accordance with a law that the legislature passed in 2015 that required UI’s fixed charges be reduced to less than $8.

 

I am asking that you add your voice to mine in opposition to higher energy bills.  Tell the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority that enough is enough!  We don’t want to pay more for our already costly electricity.  PURA has two public hearings on the UI rate increase request.  The first is September 8th at 6:30 p.m., at Bridgeport City Hall in Bridgeport, followed on September 12th at 6:30 p.m. at the Kennedy Mitchell Hall of Records in New Haven.  Additional public hearings will be held during the month of September at the PURA offices at Ten Franklin Square, New Britain.

 

We need to send a clear message to regulators, and United Illuminating, that we do not want to pay exorbitant prices for electricity.  It is immoral!

 

(This is a press release from Gentile)

 

 

Hey Seymour High School Class of '86!

SEYMOUR - Attention Seymour High School's Class of 1986: it's been 30 years since we (yours truly included) graduated and it's time to celebrate...blue and gold style!

Come show your Wildcat pride during our 30th Class Reunion, scheduled for 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at The Hops Company (formerly Grassy Hill Lodge), located at 77 Sodom Lane, Derby.

Tickets are just $25 per person, and include pizza from Zuppardi's, along with a cash bar.

Come reminisce with old friends and recapture some of that Wildcat magic from days gone by!

To purchase tickets, visit the following link as soon as possible:

http://seymourclassof86.myevent.com/

See you all there!!!!!

Learn about Diabetes and Carb Counting Sept. 13

DERBY -The Diabetes Education & Support Group at Griffin Hospital will host two free talks about carbohydrate conscious eating on Tues., Sept. 13 at 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Griffin Hospital’s Dining Room, 130 Division St., Derby.

 

Certified Diabetes Educator Mary Swansiger, BSN, MPH, will present “Carbohydrate Counting: Skills into Practice.” Carb counting is a good tool to use when trying to gain greater control of blood sugar levels while still enjoying a wide variety of foods. However, there are common questions that arise when trying to put carb counting into practice.

 

Using the ‘gram counting’ method, this program will help answer some of those questions, including how to measure portions to correctly estimate total carbohydrates, how to count fiber, and what to do when dining out and eating combination foods. Record keeping and pattern management will also be discussed.

 

The 2:30 p.m. presentation will be the hospital’s Dining Room #2 and the 6:30 p.m. presentation will be in the hospital’s Childbirth Education Classroom A. There is free valet parking for the 2:30 p.m. session.

 

The Diabetes Education & Support Group meets September - June on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss the management of diabetes, its challenges and day-to-day dietary concerns. 

 

Anyone with diabetes and their families are welcome to attend. No registration is required.

 

For more information, call Mary Swansiger at 203-732-1137.

 

(This is a press release from Griffin Hospital)